Spartanburg Football takes a commanding victory against Boiling Springs
Amid cheers and applause, the floodlit field of Viking Stadium came alive as the Spartanburg Vikings outplayed Boiling Springs in an epic football match. The clash, which started with Spartanburg in a tight spot, ended with a remarkable 27-7 victory for the Vikings.
Game-changing play by Lynch
The game truly took a turn when Spartanburg’s spirited sophomore running back, Trenton Lynch, had the crowd on their feet with an exhilarating 83-yard touchdown run. “When I got that touchdown, in my mind I was like ‘Oh, yeah, we turnt now,’” an ecstatic Lynch said, a triumphant grin plastered on his face. The stellar play propelled the team forward, setting an energetic pace for the rest of the game.
Spartanburg’s Unyielding Defense
On the defensive front, Spartanburg (5-1, 3-0 Region 2-AAAAA) accomplished an exceptional feat, holding Boiling Springs (4-2, 1-2) to its lowest scoring output of the entire season. They remained unyielding even when Spartanburg’s quarterback Trey Burke was intercepted in the third quarter. Boiling Springs just couldn’t find a break. Spartanburg’s defense, a brick wall against their opponent’s offense, held Boiling Springs to a mere 14 rushing yards and forced seven punts.
The Spirited Spartanburg Coach and Players
“We came out with intensity and passion”, remarked the proud Spartanburg coach Mark Hodge. “To be a great team, you need great effort. We started off with great effort in all phases of the game: offense, defense, and special teams. We had great blocking on the perimeter, just everything.”
Senior receiver Calvin Choice scored two touchdowns, one of which he scored on a blocked punt recovery. “Since we got it started now, we gotta keep pushing, win the region and beat everybody else,” Choice added, clearly optimistic about the team’s prospects. He admitted that it was a comeback year for Spartanburg as some previous games had resulted in a loss, but they’ve bounced back stronger.
Despite the victory, Spartanburg’s scorecard bore an undesirable mark – the team ratcheted up 10 penalties for 100 yards. “We really just have to make sure we stay locked in,” Choice shared. “We can’t sit back and chill just because we’re doing good. We must always remember to keep our foot on the gas pedal and stay disciplined.”
Next Up for Spartanburg
Spartanburg, now armed with renewed confidence, looks forward to their next match. They play at home on Friday against Byrnes for senior night, a highly anticipated game as Byrnes had scored victory against the Vikings last year. Coach Hodge prepares the team for this grand comeback, stating, “It’s another great region game, and it’s our last home game of the season for our seniors. I want the team to play passionately; it’s a rival game. Byrnes beat us last year, so it’s an opportunity for our seniors to come back and rectify that.”
